Many of Madison’s food carts are custom-built by a small metal shop in Saint Germain, Wisconsin. The family-run company’s designs are now being sought out by food entrepreneurs from around the country.more

In the annual city food cart review, chefs are raising the stakes in what’s long been a home to family-run enterprises. More carts vying for coveted mall/concourse licenses are now helmed by graduates of culinary schools and industry veterans.more